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LD03XMW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration LD03XMW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 18 May 2027
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MOT History 35 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
35
Total Tests
21
Passes
14
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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129 Total Defects Recorded
29 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 128,003 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 128,003 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))
30 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,440 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 126,440 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,591 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre void of tread on inner edge close to exposing cords
- slight play in both front top mounts
7 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre void of tread on inner edge close to exposing cords
- slight play in both front top mounts
5 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,040 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,459 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2023 8 Jun 20265 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (insecure) (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box/pipe split and blowing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper half not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
19 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,895 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2022 8 Jun 20265 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and pipe broken away from each other (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
21 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,468 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2021 8 Jun 202620 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
8 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,380 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear rear shock absorber bump stops adrift
1 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear rear shock absorber bump stops adrift
2 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,240 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,329 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o\s and n\s\r shockabsorber shrouds adrift
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- o\s and n\s\r shockabsorber shrouds adrift
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,278 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under covers fitted
- n/s/f wiper blade split
- oil leak
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,719 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,818 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,541 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014 8 Jun 202610 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,078 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013 8 Jun 20265 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
31 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,409 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2012 8 Jun 202631 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,409 MI
8 Jun 202623 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,694 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2011 8 Jun 202623 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,694 MI
8 Jun 202616 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,318 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
13 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
28 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,232 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2009 8 Jun 202620 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,989 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,739 MI
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LD03XMW was registered on 2003-03-30
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